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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.72, 788.25 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.72, 788.25 and 200.70 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.72 : 788.25 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.72/788.25 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.72x = 788.25 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.72x = 158,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,201.78/525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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